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Aufero AL3 5W vs Wainlux X1 5W

What AL3 5W does better (1) and where X1 5W wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Aufero AL3 5W
Aufero · 2025AL3 5W
1 advantage≈ US$260
vs
Wainlux X1 5W
Wainlux · 2024X1 5W
5.1Score
0 advantages≈ US$300
Higher score
3.2Power & cutting2.9

Why is AL3 5W better than X1 5W?

  1. Air assistYes · X1 5W: No

Why is X1 5W better than AL3 5W?

X1 5W has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Aufero AL3 5WAufero AL3 5W≈ US$260
Wainlux X1 5WWainlux X1 5W≈ US$3005.1
General
Laser sourcesBlue diode (≈455 nm)Blue diode (≈455 nm)
Motion systemGantry (XY rails)Gantry (XY rails)
Two laser sourcesNoNo
Laser power
Laser output power5 W5 W
Work area
Work-area extension kit—Yes
Speed & cutting
Max cutting depth – wood / plywood (one pass)—6 mm
Max cutting depth – acrylic—5 mm
Precision
Positioning accuracy—0.01 mm
Safety
Enclosed (fully covered)—No
Flame / fire detection—Yes
Features
Air assistYesNo
Built-in camera—No
Autofocus / auto height—No
Rotary attachment supportYes—
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